Walkley planning approval rate
Walkley ward in Sheffield has a 93.8% approval rate based on 161 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
161
Decisions
151
Approved
10
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average
Walkley sits slightly above the Sheffield average, with a 4.9 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Walkley compares
Walkley ward
93.8%
Sheffield overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Walkley
Erection of two-storey side extension to dwellinghouse · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Change of use from purpose-built student accommodation, to purpose-built student · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Erection of retaining wall, raised platform and boundary fence · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Erection of raised timber decking to rear of dwellinghouse · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Erection of single-storey rear extension with rear terrace to dwellinghouse · Fri 28 Aug 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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